Muhammad Parvez Akhtar
Mechanical Engineer
Mianwali, Punjab
Summary
Seasoned professional with over 30 years of progressive experience in maintenance, procurement, and management within the nuclear power generation industry. Expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams, optimizing operational efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions to achieve sustainable and cost-effective outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Dy. Director (Maintenance)
Chashma Nuclear Power Generating Station
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Led teams in overseeing operations of newly added C-3 and C-4 plants.
- Successfully performed two RFOs of C-2 & C-4 in parallel and managed all jobs at C-2 during RFO-6 utilizing local resources.
- Directed indigenous turbine/generator transformer maintenance, saving foreign exchange worth Rs. 7.780 billion.
- Achieved a 97% availability factor for C-4 and ensured safe continuous operations for over 370 days.
- Coordinated with corporate offices, regulatory authorities, and international bodies like IAEA and WANO.
- Supervised the construction of the “Centralized Maintenance Facility” with a project budget of Rs. 292.93 million.
Manager (Mechanical Maintenance)
Chashma Nuclear Power Generating Station
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Directed mechanical maintenance teams at C-1, ensuring safe and economical plant operations.
- Monitored and resolved complex issues, fostering high standards of equipment reliability.
Head (Procurement)
Chashma Nuclear Power Generating Station
12.2009 - 12.2015
- Oversaw purchases under Emergency Purchase Procedures (EPP) for critical plant needs.
- Negotiated and finalized contracts for local and international procurement.
Head (EDG & Valve Lapping)
Chashma Nuclear Power Generating Station
12.1999 - 12.2009
- Managed the maintenance of Emergency Diesel Generators and Auxiliary Feed Water Diesel Engines.
- Established a Valve Lapping Shop and developed “Online Steam Leak Fixation Techniques,” minimizing unplanned shutdowns at C-1.
Junior Engineer
Central Machinery Unit, PAEC
12.1990 - 12.1994
- Maintained and operated construction machinery during the installation and commissioning of the Chashma plant.
- Played a key role in establishing project infrastructure for CHASNUPP-1
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Engineering & Technology
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Plant Maintenance & Reliability Optimization
Procurement & Contract Negotiation
Team Leadership & Resource Allocation
Indigenous Development & Cost-Saving Solutions
Accomplishments
- Achieved the longest safe & continuous plant operation with a 97% availability factor for C-4.
- Saved Rs. 7.780 billion in foreign exchange by leveraging local resources and expertise.
- Directed general overhauls of critical systems such as EGG 801 DG and top overhaul of EGG 401 DG.
- Spearheaded indigenous maintenance solutions, eliminating dependency on foreign resources.
Timeline
Dy. Director (Maintenance)
Chashma Nuclear Power Generating Station
12.2016 - 12.2019
Manager (Mechanical Maintenance)
Chashma Nuclear Power Generating Station
12.2015 - 12.2016
Head (Procurement)
Chashma Nuclear Power Generating Station
12.2009 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Engineering & Technology
04.2001 -
Head (EDG & Valve Lapping)
Chashma Nuclear Power Generating Station
12.1999 - 12.2009
Junior Engineer
Central Machinery Unit, PAEC
12.1990 - 12.1994
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